From today’s Scripture: “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send? Who will go for us?’ ‘Here I am,’ I said; ‘send me!’”—Is 6:8

Whenever I am asked to do something new or important, my first instinct is to think of all the reasons why I am not qualified to do such things.

In today’s reading, Isaiah’s first response is not one of confidence. “Woe is me, I am doomed!  For I am a man of unclean lips, living among a people of unclean lips; yet my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts!”  God recognizes Isaiah’s flaws, purifies him, and then calls on him.  This is a great reminder that willingness often comes before confidence.

Let us pray: Lord, give us the courage to answer your call even when we feel unqualified.

Today’s author is Lydia Roell, Glenmary’s executive administrative assistant.

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